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Sociological Theory

Contemporary Debates
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  • Sociological Theory: Contemporary Debates on Paperback by (John) Scott
  • Sociological Theory: Contemporary Debates on Paperback by (John) Scott
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This volume explores the principle trends and lines of division within comtemporary sociology, presenting arguments about the relative merits of the positions covered. Beginning with the work of Talcott Parsons, which set the scene for subsequent debates, the book considers symbolic interactionism, rational choice and exchange theories, conflict theories, and structuralism. It also examines the development of neofunctionalism, the rise of post-structuralism, and the recent work of Giddens. The central argument expounded in this book is that further advances in sociological understanding will arise from the synthesis of rival ideas. It concludes with an examination of the new systhesis produced by Jurgen Habermas.

Table of Contents

Foundations for sociology; Talcott Parsons - where it all began; rational choice and social exchange; symbolic interaction and social constructs; conflict and collective agency; structure, function and system; deep structures and causal mechanisms; collective representations and cultural codes; interpretation, structuration and rules; Jurgen Habemas - a new beginning?
Release date NZ
June 1st, 1995
Author
Audiences
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Undergraduate
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Imprint
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Pages
320
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Dimensions
156x234x597
ISBN-13
9781852784270
Product ID
2062979

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